Format:
1 Online-Ressource (222 Seiten)
Edition:
1st ed
ISBN:
9781394201570
Note:
Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources
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Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I Where We Are Today -- Chapter 1 Collision Course: Consumerism, Capitalism, and Climate Crisis -- The Power of Capitalism -- Capitalism at Work -- Life-Changing Outcomes -- The World Begins to React -- A Look Back to Move Forward -- Modern Capitalism -- The Rise of Climate Science -- Elements in Place for Solutions -- Rise of Alternative Energy Sources -- The Power of Finance -- Our Modern System -- Then Came Wall Street -- Ruthless Capitalism -- Applying the Brakes -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 2 A Primer on Climate Change Today -- What Is Climate Change? -- A Look Back at Climate Change -- Measure of CO2 Levels -- Earth's Climate Model -- Clean Air and Clean Water Acts -- IPCC Begins -- Rio Earth Summit -- Kyoto Protocol -- Paris Agreement -- By the Numbers -- Capitalistic Opportunities -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 3 The Growing Power of Climate Stakeholders and Externalities -- Coping with Climate Externalities -- Capitalism Enhancements -- Market Economy -- A Livable Planet -- Supply and Demand -- Climate Propaganda -- Greenwashing -- False Advertising -- Carbon Offsets -- Data Integrity -- Accurate Environmental Data -- Marriage of Capitalism and Sustainability -- Geopolitics in the Mix -- A Shortage of Talent -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 4 Fossil Fuels: Culprit or Savior or Both -- Dominant in Our Lives -- Beyond the Basics -- Two Sides to the Argument -- Follow the Facts -- What's the Truth? -- Dispelling Any Doubts -- More Proof -- On the Positive Side -- Not So Straightforward Journey -- Crucial Interdependencies -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 5 The Supply and Demand Dilemma: Short- Versus Long-Term Gains -- The Greening of the World -- Stressed Markets
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Dramatic Weather Events -- Out-of-Control Fires -- Employee Risk -- Financial Regulators -- Fiduciary Responsibilities -- Market Demands Lead to Innovations -- New Possibilities -- In Pursuit of New Solutions to GHG Emissions -- The Value of Information -- Transparency and Clarity -- Accurate Weather Data -- A Circular Economy on the Horizon? -- Conflicting or Commendable? -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Part II How Capitalism Will Solve the Climate Crisis -- Chapter 6 The Principles of Stakeholder Capitalism -- The Power of Innovation -- Great Economic Value -- A Convergence -- Long-Term Value Creation -- The Role of Entrepreneurs -- Evolving Landscape -- Making a Difference -- Profits and More -- Impact Investing -- The Link to Solving the Climate Crisis -- Energy Transition -- Read the Fine Print -- Accountability -- Global Accountability -- The Cost of Decarbonizing -- Tough Shift -- UN Emissions Gap Report 2023 -- Net Zero Stocktake 2023 -- The Social Media Effect -- The Wealth Gap -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 7 The Role of Modern Finance, Wall Street, and Private Equity -- Capital Is Essential -- Venture Capital -- Partnerships -- Government Guarantees -- Pros and Cons -- The Standards Issue -- The Rise of Climate Tech 2.0 -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 8 Governance, Promoting Capitalism, and Efficient Free Market Economies -- Strong and Definitive Policies -- Stark Climate Reality -- Standard Protocols -- ISSB Debuts Its Baseline -- SEC Climate Rule -- The Missing Piece -- Public and Private Partnerships -- Subsidies and Penalties -- Cap-and-Trade Systems -- The Electric Vehicle Subsidy Lesson -- Sorting Through the Incentives -- Capitalist Economics -- Governments and Militaries -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 9 How Climate Tech Will Transform the Economy
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Mix of New and Old Technologies -- The Technology Disruptor -- Innovations from Elon Musk -- Lessons from Tesla -- Decarbonizing Technologies -- Carbon Sequestration -- Geological Sequestration -- Carbon Casting -- Direct Air Capture -- Technological Sequestration -- Carbon-Injected Cement -- More Concrete News -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 10 Energy Transition: The Renewable and Clean Energy Revolution -- Electrification Phenomenon -- Fossil Fuels -- Natural Gas: The Transition Fuel -- Radical Twists on Old Ideas -- Oldest Approach to Fuel -- Twist of Irony -- Solar Power -- Wind Energy -- Nuclear Energy -- Hydrogen -- Hydropower -- Ocean Power -- The Big Picture: A Chapter Roundup -- Chapter 11 A New Hope: Our Changing Culture -- Reporting Standardization -- One Step at a Time -- Food Choices in a Changing Climate -- No Easy Answers -- Plant-Based Options -- Power in Paradise -- The Importance of Leadership and Action -- Addendum I: My Climate Journey -- Addendum II: For More Information -- Glossary -- Notes -- Index -- EULA.
Additional Edition:
Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Kawamori, Kentaro Capitalism Created the Climate Crisis and Capitalism Will Solve It Newark : John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated,c2024 ISBN 9781394201556
Language:
English
Subjects:
Economics
Keywords:
Kapitalismus
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Klimaänderung
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Verhinderung
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Technische Innovation
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Wirtschaft
